Data Security Only a Maniac Could Love | LINUX Unplugged 572
Jul 21, 2024
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The podcast covers Wes' self-decrypting bcachefs disk, automated decryption using TPM2, Clevis & Tang for unattended boot, embracing GrapheneOS over iPhone, exploring encryption techniques with TPM and LUKS, boosting sats to member feed, installation challenge with Gentoo, self-hosted nodes vs. custodial services, and using NTFS drives on Linux.
Automatically decrypt your disk using TPM2 is a convenient alternative to entering a passphrase at boot.
Utilizing systemd-cryptenroll with FIDO U2F or TPM2 enhances disk decryption security on Fedora.
Clevis/Tang enable unattended boot of an encrypted NixOS system, simplifying the decryption process.
Hybrid sarcasm boosts show support with a humorous twist, engaging the community in challenges.
Running multiple VMs or containers on a single machine improves workload distribution efficiency.
Boosting the podcast app development benefits hosts, network, and sustains the Podcast Index project.
Deep dives
Gene Bean's Support
I'm boosting the JB crew, the fountain bot and my podcast app Cast-O-Matic. I phrase it this way because you're boosting it.
Fuzzy Mistborn's Linux Journey
Fuzzy has been using desktop Linux primarily for over four years, transitioning from PopOS to EndeavorOS and now using Fedora KDE on a Framework 13 without any issues. Long live the year of the Linux desktop!
Hybrid Sarcasm's Support and Message
Hybrid sarcasm came in with 47,999.24 cents, showing support and providing a message of encouragement to Chris regarding his son's laptop situation.
NERS's Encouragement for Brent's Gentoo Installation
NERS encourages Brent to install Gentoo, offering support and suggesting it could be set as a challenge at a future live event for the community to boost in and make it happen.
Wood Carver's Boost in Support
Wood Carver boosts the show with a generous contribution, referencing the iconic 'Back to the Future' line, 'Great Scott!' and connecting it with the generous donation.
Rotting Mood's Support and Podcast App Message
Rotting Mood boosts the show using Cast-O-Matic and showcases excitement for the event, prompting the message about the boost being sent to the live Unplugged Members' feeds.
NERS's Query about Gen2 Installation
NERS inquires about Brent's potential installation of Gen2, suggesting conditions and setting a target of 23 boosts for the community to boost in and make it happen.
Hybrid Sarcasm's Encouragement for Gen2 Installation
Hybrid sarcasm boosts the show, supporting Brent's potential Gen2 installation and proposing a 23-boost target for the community to motivate the challenge.
Rotted Mood's Request for Gen2 Installation
Rotted Mood suggests Brent should consider installing Gen2, proposing it as a challenge for a future live event to make it a live stream competition for entertainment and community interaction.
NERS's Interesting Architecture Suggestion
NERS proposes the idea of using a single machine to run multiple VMs or containers to distribute workload and enhance efficiency, reflecting on Brent's multi-machine lifestyle discussions.
Hybrid Sarcasm's Positive Linux Journey
Hybrid Sarcasm shares a positive experience with desktop Linux, transitioning from PopOS to EndeavorOS and now using Fedora KDE on a Framework 13, highlighting the smooth operation and long-lasting impact of embracing the Linux desktop.
NERS's Amusing Number Boost
NERS humorously boosts the JB crew, the fountain bot, and the Cast-O-Matic podcast app with a row of ducks, adding a playful twist to the boost message.
Gene Bean's Encouraging Boost
Gene Bean boosts the JB crew, the fountain bot, and the Cast-O-Matic podcast app, expressing support in an uplifting manner by phrasing the boost message to showcase the boosted entities.
Benefits of Boosting and Supporting Content
Boosting the show not only benefits the hosts and the network but also contributes to the development of the app used for boosting. Additionally, a portion of the support goes towards sustaining the Podcast Index project, showcasing a sustainable approach to both content support and app development.
Usage of Tools like Bustle and Open and Shut
Exploring tools like Bustle allows users to visualize D-Bus activity on their systems, providing insights into interactions between different components. On the other hand, tools like Open and Shut offer a unique way to type in Morse code by closing and opening a laptop repetitively, offering an unconventional yet practical communication method in certain scenarios.
clevis β Clevis is a pluggable framework for automated decryption. It can be used to provide automated decryption of data or even automated unlocking of LUKS volumes.
Automatically decrypt your disk using TPM2 β Entering the passphrase to decrypt the disk at boot can become quite tedious. On modern systems a secure hardware chip called βTPMβ (Trusted Platform Module) can store a secret and automatically decrypt your disk. This is an alternative factor, not a second factor. Keep that in mind.
Garmin Forerunner 265 β Forerunner 265 is a running smartwatch with a touchscreen AMOLED display, training metrics, phone-free music, & up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch
Obtainium β Obtainium allows you to install and update apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.
Bustle β Bustle draws sequence diagrams of D-Bus activity. It shows signal emissions, method calls and their corresponding returns, with time stamps for each individual event and the duration of each method call. This can help you check for unwanted D-Bus traffic, and pinpoint why your D-Bus-based application is not performing as well as you like. It also provides statistics like signal frequencies and average method call times.
open-and-shut β Type in Morse code by repeatedly slamming your laptop shut
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